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Holocaust Survivor Talk: Erika Schwartz
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Crafts for Kids: Rainbow Sand Art Bottles
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Planning a Community Garden
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Eric Carle Celebration
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Online Author Talk With Kate Quinn
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Friends of the Columbia Public Library Children’s Book Sale
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Crafts for Littles: Rainbows
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Cute Doodles
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Kids Create: Bedroom Door Signs
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Southern Boone Morning Book Club
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Staff Picks
Reading recommendations from the library's collection.
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Strange & Esoteric Crafts
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Hockey Nonfiction
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Books About Love
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Americans and the Holocaust
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New Teen Books in 2026
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Black History Month Chapter Books
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New Nonfiction – January 2026
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Encyclopedia Brown Read-Alikes
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From Our Blogs
Book and activity ideas for all ages.
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At the Daniel Boone Regional Library, preparation for March Madness begins in the early winter months when we announce our list of 16 of our most popular young adult books. Now the tournament heats up as those titles are seeded and face off in head-to-head competition. Each week in March, teens vote to narrow … Read more
TeensPosted March 10
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“Leonardo Da Vinci” by Walter Isaacson is a detailed and thoughtful biography of one of the most curious and brilliant minds in history. The book was pretty good overall, though I found it a little long-winded in places. What I really enjoyed were the parts about science and math — how Leonardo understood that nature … Read more
AdultsPosted March 9
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A random find on a library shelf can draw you in and show you wonders, or it can send you down an incredible research path. In this instance, I learned just how gullible people can be. While researching foodways of Missouri, I came across Kimberly Harper’s book “Men of No Reputation: Robert Boatright, the Buckfoot … Read more
AdultsPosted March 9
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Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection. “Song Sung Blue” – Website / Reviews Based on a true story, this drama features two down-on-their-luck musicians who form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams. “Predator, Badlands” … Read more
AdultsPosted March 4
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At the Daniel Boone Regional Library, preparation for March Madness begins in the early winter months when we announce our list of 16 of our most popular young adult books. Now the tournament heats up as those titles are seeded and face off in head-to-head competition. Each week in March, teens vote to narrow … Read more
TeensPosted March 3
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction sure is a big name for something that can be so simple. Many of us grew up reading the I Spy and Where’s Waldo book series and could easily get drawn into these visual spreads. These books were created to captivate and enchant readers, but they necessitate a degree of concentration to … Read more
KidsPosted March 2
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In the book “Hidden Nature” we follow the story of Sloan Cooper, a natural resources officer who got shot while off duty — what bad luck! She is shocked back to life by doctors and goes to stay with her parents in the town of Heron’s Rest, where she, well, rests and heals. To keep … Read more
AdultsPosted February 27
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“Big Magic” is an inspiring and accessible guide to living a creative life without fear. Author Elizabeth Gilbert writes with warmth, humor, and a refreshingly down-to-earth perspective on the creative process. Her central message — that creativity is a birthright, not a privilege — feels both empowering and freeing. Where the book truly shines is … Read more
AdultsPosted February 25
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